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Sunday, 28 October 2012

Lemon Drizzle Cake - Simple & All time favorite

I am not sure if all the bloggers out there share this same sentiment, an euphoric excitement before the first ever post on one's first ever blog :) I have read that usually people never expect blogging to be the kind of addiction that it eventually becomes! My first baking experience was a hit and I have to give full credit to the simple foolproof recipe. I was quite inspired about cooking from watching the movie 'Julie and Julia' :) followed by further encouragement from my best friend , Nimisha. With her by my side I baked my first ever Lemon drizzle cake. I have always loved the smell of fresh lemon and cake baking in oven. I am sure this recipe will keep you feeling fresh and relaxed. With bated breath I watched the timer clock the set limit. Oh my god! that first bite off the tangy piece of soft cake, I was in heaven and I had a proud feeling, a sense of achievement!! The whole cake vanished literally before me as everyone gobbled up whatever pieces they could muster. Nikhil loved it and I needed no more compliments!!!So here is the recipe which was fully adapted from the BBC Good Food website (Tana Ramsay recipe).Lemon Drizzle Cake/Loaf

Beat together 225 g softened unsalted butter and 225 g caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through.

Sift in 225 g flour, then add the finely grated zest of one lemon and mix until well combined.

Line a loaf tin (8 x 21 cm) with grease proof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon.

Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the juice of 1 & 1/2 lemons and 85 g caster sugar to make the drizzle. Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle - the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping.

Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve.

Notes : Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. ♥ Thank you ♥

This is Shaan. Its nice to heard that u started writing blog...And its of food recipe,, that's really good, becoz good tasty food makes u happy always....Anyway i am waiting for ur next successful recipe.....Cheers...